higher expectations??...

In an article from Media Matters about the upcoming debates, .. states this:

"This week, Media Matters has identified at least one instance in which the media asserted that expectations for Sen. Barack Obama are higher than for Sen. John McCain, with Politico's Eamon Javers saying that a 'stumble[]' by Obama 'could be a real disaster for the Obama camp.'"

So if Obama stumbles his words that would be worse for him than if mccain stuumbles his words? have we just got used to mccain stumbling words.. is that okay?? i dont think so. i dont think we should be used to our president stumbling or expect it to happen abd be ok with it..

Now what I dont understand is why Obama has higher expectations. I mean he is a better speaker, that for one is something people expect in debates and whenever they see him. But throughout this campaign people have been attacking him saying he doesnt have the experience that McCain has. So shouldnt we have higher expectations for McCAin? According to these remarks about Obama's lack of experience and knowledge on foreign policy etc.. shouldnt we expect mccain to come out stronger when discussing issues, especially this upcoming debate on foreign policy?

In actuality, we should hold both candidates at an equal expectation. I mean, they are both naminated to run and lead our country, in the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. There is support for both candidates as to what looks like a really close election, so why are there different expectations?